Gardener

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Performs skilled landscape maintenance tasks as part of a Horticulture team; proficiency in plant identification of common plant names; ability to perform shrub installation, foliage maintenance, tree installation, heavy equipment operation, and basic clean up. EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE: - Responsible for trimming/pruning shrubs, ground covers, vines and some trees and palms with hand-held tools and 2-cycle equipment. - Performs removal, installation and maintenance of plant material in beds and containers, and manual weeding. - Operates machinery for loading, unloading and transporting materials, equipment and supplies. - Identifies need for and provide supplemental water with manual operation of automatic irrigation zones and hand watering. - Mowing and edging turf with riding mowers and power equipment. - Assist in specimen tree relocation, including ball and burlap operation, jetting in, and staking and guying. - Performs equipment maintenance as required. - Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. - Performs other duties as a...